Canon SL3 vs Pentax Efina

Following is a extended assessment of the Canon SL3 versus Pentax Efina, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Ultracompact by brands Canon and Pentax. There exists a noticeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the SL3 (24MP) and Efina (14MP) and the SL3 (APS-C) and Efina (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor sizes.

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The SL3 was unveiled 5 years after the Efina which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Canon SL3 being a Compact SLR camera and the Pentax Efina being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a brief view of how the SL3 matches up versus the Efina in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS Rebel SL3 & Pentax Efina. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SL3 Gallery & Pentax Efina Gallery.

If you are going to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon SL3 offers outer measurements of 122mm x 93mm x 70mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 2.8") along with a weight of 449 grams (0.99 lbs) whilst the Pentax Efina has measurements of 87mm x 54mm x 21mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") along with a weight of 91 grams (0.20 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SL3 versus Pentax Efina in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the SL3 and the Efina.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SL3 and Efina is 71 and 97 respectively.

More often than not, it is very tough to see the contrast between sensor sizes merely by checking specs. The pic below should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SL3 and Efina.

All in all, each of the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The SL3 using its larger sensor will make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Canon SL3 will give you greater detail having an extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos way more aggressively. The more modern SL3 will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.